Experiencing Ireland’s Sacred Places: Hill of Tara, Soul of Ireland
Among Ireland’s plethora of national landmarks, the Hill of Tara holds a place of singular importance in the island’s mythological and historical past, earning…
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Ahhh… Italy, Trail Blazing – Discover Fontechiara Wines!
Embarking upon grape harvest season is an opportune time to expose the topic of wine. Wine America, a trade association with membership based in…
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Experiencing Ireland’s Sacred Places: Glendalough
Glendalough, Ireland Glendalough (translated “Land of Two Lakes”) in County Wicklow, Ireland is situated in such a naturally beautiful location that the country has protected…
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Saints of Ireland: Columba Beckons a Deeper Journey
June 9th is the Feast Day of Saint Columba. Columba – or Colmcille as he is known in Ireland – was a 6th-century monk…
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Peregrinatio: Pilgrimage Celtic Style
‘Peregrinatio’ is a Latin term used by St. Augustine Of Hippo urging Christians of the 4th and 5th centuries to adopt a life of peregrinatio in…
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Buffy Lives on at WhedonCon 2018!
Another WhedonCon has come and gone. Looking back on it, I can say this: It was pretty awesome. WhedonCon is a convention formed to…
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Incredibles 2: Fun For Everyone! – A Movie Review
Almost 15 years after the original Incredibles movie first hit theaters, fans have finally been given a sequel. At last we will know what happened to…
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Fashion, the Met Gala & Minority Inclusion: “We are the rock stars and it’s been like that for a minute …..”
“Rap is the new rock and roll. We are the rock stars. It’s been like that for a minute, Hedi Slimane. It’s been like…
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So You Want to Cosplay? Inspiration from WonderCon 2018
After attending a convention or two and seeing all the fantastic cosplays there, most people get a similar itch. It’s the same sort of…
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Ramadan: The Perfect Time to Meet Your Muslim Neighbors
We are in the midst of Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims. It is the 9th month in the Muslim Lunar calendar. This…
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The Toys That Made Us: A Netflix Documentary
Toys play a fundamental role in our lives. They are the building blocks with which we construct our reality, tools which unlock limitless imagination….
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Marie Curie, a Woman in the Pantheon
While significant numbers of women in history are noted for their artistic, and humanitarian contributions and scientific discoveries, the operative word is ‘noted.‘ Often…
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